Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift the flour and salt together. Cut in the 2 Tbsp shortening and add the eggs and water.

2. 2

   Knead well, then throw or beat dough against board until it blisters. Stand it in a warm place under a cloth for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Cover the kitchen table with a small white cloth and flour it. Put dough on it. Pull out with hands very carefully to thickness of tissue paper.

4. 4

   Spread with mixture made of the sliced apples, melted butter, raisins, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and grated lemon rind.

5. 5

   Fold in outer edges and roll about 4 inches wide.

6. 6

   Bake at 450-F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 400-F and continue to bake about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Let cool. Cut in slices about 2 inches wide.